Macro Flavor

Lentil Loaf with Mushroom Gravy

Michael Bauce
October 1, 2023
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan, vegan gravy, vegetarian cooking

Just perfect for the season. We placed Lentils in a cooking pot and covered with water. Bring to a boil and then lower flame and simmer for 1 hour. Make sure to check lentils as they cook adding more water if necessary. Cook until soft. Set aside until firm (we let sit overnight). If too… more »

Pumpkin Muffins

Michael Bauce
October 30, 2021
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic dessert, vegan muffins, vegetarian

4 cups whole grain spelt flour 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons powdered ginger 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cups maple syrup 1 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups grated pumpkin or squash, grated on large grate w/ skin handful pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to… more »

Mid-Eastern Macro Plate

Michael Bauce
June 23, 2020
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, Berkeley macrobiotic, berkeley organic meals, brown rice, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, vegan cooking, Vegan Hummus, Vegan Meals

Mid-Eastern Macro Meal! Menu includes: Brown Rice Tabouleh, Lemony Hummus, Garden Greens with Creamy Sesame, Cucumber-Mint Salad, Radish Pickle.

Cauliflower

Michael Bauce
June 29, 2019
Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: berkeley organic meals, Cauliflower, macrobiotic cooking, vegan cooking, vegetables

Cauliflower comes in many colors, including white, orange, purple and green. Each color has a variety of types. White Cauliflower includes Snow Cloud, Snowball, Cloud and Aviso. Orange can be Orange Burst, Sunset or Cheddar. Purple Cauliflower includes Graffiti, Violetta, Mulberry or Purple of Sicily. Green includes Emeraude, Vitaverde, Green Macerata and Monte Verde. Each… more »

Tempeh For Dinner

Michael Bauce
June 6, 2019
Today's Plate
Tags: berkeley macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, fermented foods, macrobiotic cooking, tempeh, vegan cooking

Today’s Plate includes Tempeh, a fermented soy bean cake from Indonesia that has now become popular around the world. Our favorite way to prepare Tempeh is to lightly brown in oil on both sides, cover with water and umeboshi paste mixture, add arame sea vegetable and let simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, but… more »

Homemade Tortillas

Michael Bauce
April 13, 2019
Recipes
Tags: berkeley organic meals, corn, macrobiotic cooking, masa, recipes masa, vegan cooking

We love the taste of fresh Corn, especially Masa. Masa can be used to make a variety of dishes including Tortilla, Tamale and Pupusa. We are lucky to find organic Masa at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market every Saturday. Tonight we made Tortillas and topped them with Black Beans and sautéed Broccolini Spears. We first formed… more »

Pan-Fried Daikon

Michael Bauce
December 2, 2018
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, daikon, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan, vegan cooking, vegetarian

Pan-Fried Daikon 1 Daikon, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 -2 tsp olive or sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1 pinch sea salt few sprigs parsley Place Daikon slices in frying pan and add oil and a pinch of sea salt. Cook over medium flame until browned on both sides, while stirring. Add 2… more »

Co-Operation Stew!

Michael Bauce
November 17, 2018
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, 3 Sisters Stew, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, posole vegan, vegan, vegan food

Three Sisters’ Stew is made from Posole (Mexican Dent Corn), Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash. The Corn is pressure-cooked for 2 1/2 hours until fully softened and then cooked along with Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash for a rich, satisfying Stew. Nature Co-operates! Native Americans (and Africans) planted these 3 crops alongside each… more »

To Peel Or Not To Peel

Michael Bauce
November 10, 2018
Health & More
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, fiber, peel vegetables, vegan, vegan cooking, vegetable skins, vegetarian

Why do so many health-conscious people continue to peel squash, apples, carrots and cucumbers? It may be habitual, but many peel because the skins often are hard to clean or have a less than perfect texture. Some may worry that peels contain harmful pesticides and should be avoided. Others think the peel is not tasty… more »

Brown Rice Elbows

Michael Bauce
November 6, 2018
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, brown rice, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food

Lunch today included Lotus Root-Cabbage Miso Soup, Brown Rice Elbow Noodles with Carrot-Beet-Onion Sauce, Black Beluga Lentils with Caramelized Onions, Baked Shiitake-Miso Daikon, Fresh baby Greens with Creamy Sesame Dressing and Purple Daikon Quick Pickles

Red Lentil & Roasted Broccoli Tacos

Michael Bauce
October 28, 2018
Today's Plate, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food, vegan tacos, vegetarian

GLOBAL FLAVOR COMBINED WITH CREATIVE SPIRIT! The rich taste of corn combined with savory Red Lentils, Roasted Broccoli and pickled Red Onions is reminiscent of the complex flavors commonly found in Mexican cuisine. We’ve created a vegan, macrobiotic-style taco that will not only satisfy your palate, but nourish your body and soul. These tacos are… more »

Tempeh

Michael Bauce
October 26, 2018
Recipes, Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, brown rice, healthy cooking, home-cooking, macrobioitc, macrobiotic food, tempeh, vegan cooking, vegan recipe

Our lunch today included Tempeh, an easy-to-digest, fermented soybean food that has been gaining popularity around the world for the past decades. My favorite way to prepare Tempeh: First gently brown in oil on both sides. As you are frying, mix water (enough to cover Tempeh), umeboshi paste and arame seaweed in a mixing bowl…. more »